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[PharmNews] Global Life Sharing Hosts 8th 'Hope Sharing Festival for Overseas Refugees' at Seokho Park, Ansan

- Dongkook Pharmaceutical, Hanmi Pharmaceutical, and others join as sponsors; quasi-drugs and daily necessities distributed free of charge to 2,000 individuals.

- Initiative has continued for eight years since 2023; focuses on identifying and providing support to those in welfare blind spots.

 - 118.8 billion KRW in medical relief provided across 23 countries; ongoing support extended to vulnerable populations both domestically and internationally.

[PharmNews = Reporter Woo Jung-min] A festival of sharing for refugees and multicultural families was held in Ansan. On the 24th, the non-profit organization Global Life Sharing (GLS), in collaboration with the non-profit organization Future Ansan and PharmNews, hosted the "8th Refugee Hope Sharing Festival" at Seokho Park in Sangnok-gu, Ansan, Gyeonggi Province. Approximately 2,000 people attended the event, including refugees from abroad—such as those from Ukraine and Koryoin (ethnic Koreans from the former Soviet Union)—as well as North Korean defectors and individuals from vulnerable multicultural backgrounds.

 At the event, a variety of items—including quasi-drugs, health functional foods, daily necessities, cosmetics, clothing, miscellaneous goods, and toys—were distributed free of charge. These supplies were provided through the support of companies such as Dongkook Pharmaceutical, Dongwha Pharm, HLB Global, Hanmi Pharmaceutical, Yuhan Corporation, Genewel, Donga Otsuka, and FromBio, as well as the non-profit organizations G-Foundation and G-Mission.

Notably, supporting companies like Dongkook Pharmaceutical have consistently participated in these charitable events since 2023, contributing to the provision of essential goods aimed at improving the health and living stability of vulnerable populations.

The event began with preparations at 8:00 a.m., followed by performances and the distribution of goods starting at 9:40 a.m., and concluded at 4:30 p.m.

The venue also featured interactive booths for children, offering activities such as face painting and balloon art.

This festival was co-organized by Global Life Sharing (Chairman Shin Eon-hang), Future Ansan (Chairman Yoo Jae-myung), and Pharm News, with Ansan City, the Peace Women’s Association, Ansan Bitna Church, and the organization Filament participating as partner institutions.

Shin Eon-hang, Chairman of Global Life Sharing, stated, "We host the 'Hope Sharing Festival' every year to support vulnerable multicultural groups in Ansan—including refugees from Ukraine, ethnic Koreans from the former Soviet Union (Koryoin), and North Korean defectors," adding, "I hope that many foreign residents will find hope while living in Korea."

Chairman Shin noted that the event has been held eight times—twice a year since 2023—and expressed his gratitude to the companies and organizations that have consistently provided support.

 118.8 Billion Won in Medical Aid Provided to 23 Countries; Support for Vulnerable Groups in Korea Also Underway

Global Life Sharing (GLS), an international NGO specializing in medical relief, provides free support for emergency disaster relief and the development of public healthcare infrastructure in developing nations.

At the request of governments in 41 developing countries—including Syria, Myanmar, and Ukraine—the organization has delivered aid worth 84.64 million USD (approximately 118.8 billion KRW) across 23 countries through 67 separate relief operations.

In addition to its international medical aid efforts, Global Life Sharing consistently provides support to refugees and vulnerable multicultural groups within Korea, while also delivering relief supplies to military units.